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Beach Cab Resort, hotel in Arugam Bay

Beach Cab Resort is set in Arugam Bay, 70 metres from Arugam bay surf point, 2.4 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 11 km from Magul Maha Viharaya.

The bed is really huge and comfortable with a mosquito net, the AC in the room is working good and the bathroom was nice. Everything was clean and it was all decorated with a lot of love. In front of the entrance there’s also a place to sit outside or lie in a hammock. Nayeem the manager loves gardening and has a lot of different plants outside. We felt really welcomed from the beginning. Nayeem’s kindness and generosity is overwhelming! Also Ashib is very very kind! You can use the kitchen as well! The place is situated very good, you’re near the beach so you hear the waves breaking from the room and you’re near the Main Street (restaurants, markets, shops) but no too near so you don’t hear all the noise. We would definitely come again!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£32.63
1 night, 2 adults
Aqua Blue, hotel in Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay, 100 metres from Arugam Bay Beach and 2.2 km from Pasarichenai Beach, Aqua Blue offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

We enjoyed our stay a lot. Super friendly staff, close to the beach and to the main street. The best was the Sri Lankan breakfast. 😍😋 Thank you so much. 🙏🏻
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
247 reviews
Price from
£69.92
1 night, 2 adults
Forcus Cabanas, hotel in Arugam Bay

Situated in Arugam Bay, Forcus Cabanas offers peaceful and quiet accommodation set amidst lush tropical greenery. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides comfortable rooms with free WiFi access....

Beautiful private villa’s. Amazing garden setting and close to the beach and also the main road for restaurants and bars. The staff were great and went out of their way to help with anything. Also the breakfast was lovely and made fresh each morning.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
£42.73
1 night, 2 adults
Hakuna Matata Arugambay, hotel in Arugam Bay

Situated 80 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, Hakuna Matata Arugambay offers accommodation with a patio, as well as an open-air bath and a garden.

It is a paradise of happiness… if you like life, you like the place! Thanks Billie! Scooter Safari is a must and barbecue is the cherry 🍒 on top Beach is amazing for waves and swimming, was my favorite …
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
£58.27
1 night, 2 adults
The Bavarian Resort, hotel in Arugam Bay

400 metres from Arugam Bay Beach, The Bavarian Resort is a recently renovated property set in Arugam Bay and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

Super nice, friendly and helpful host. Clean rooms.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
98 reviews
Price from
£34.96
1 night, 2 adults
La Breeze, hotel in Arugam Bay

La Breeze, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in Arugam Bay, 1.4 km from Pasarichenai Beach, 3.6 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, as well as 4.8 km from Crocodile Rock.

I loved the place! It was very calm and great for relaxing. The room was super clean. The stuff very helpful and provided great service. I can highly recommend the place.
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£27.19
1 night, 2 adults
Maccan's Village, hotel in Arugam Bay

Boasting pool views, Maccan's Village features accommodation with balcony, around 70 metres from Arugam Bay Beach. There is an in-house restaurant and free private parking.

Beautiful place with best service, swimming pool and surroundings 😍. Just book Maccans and chill your stay.
Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
35 reviews
Price from
£11.64
1 night, 2 adults
Upali Beach Surf Resort & Café, hotel in Arugam Bay

Set in Arugam Bay and only a few steps from Arugam Bay Beach, Upali Beach Surf Resort & Café offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

We loved everything at Upali! It was perfect location- right on the point, staff were amazing, room was very clean and comfortable. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you so much. We will be back!!!!!!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
£34.96
1 night, 2 adults
Arne's Place, hotel in Arugam Bay

Boasting sea views, Arne's Place provides accommodation with balcony, around 60 metres from Arugam Bay Beach. The property has garden and quiet street views, and is 1.7 km from Pasarichenai Beach.

Location - perfect, super close to the beach and city centre, with shops and restaurants in the neighborhood, but quiet. Comfort - interior is quite rough, but it helps keeping the house clean. AC working just fine, a lot of space, with a place to sit outside. Everything you should need is there. Clean. Price - reasonable for what you get. You can order food there and have surfing lessons. Staff - nice and helpful, sometimes a bit slow. We would strongly recommend this place, we really enjoyed our stay.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
244 reviews
Price from
£24.47
1 night, 2 adults
Beach View, hotel in Arugam Bay

Set within a few steps of Arugam Bay Beach and 800 metres of Pasarichenai Beach, Beach View offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Arugam Bay.

We absolutely loved this beachside villa. Excellent location right near beach, surf break, cafes and shops. Staff attentive and felt safe for our kids even during late night parties at local bars. It felt like our little oasis in the heart of town!
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
126 reviews
Price from
£46.61
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: £20.98
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 19 reviews
    It IS a wonderful place , fairly close to the city centre, but distant enough to be quiet and relaxed while listening to the waves at the room's porch. But the best thing is the people that works there, they are very helpfull and charming. Faish, the owner, will do everything he can to make you Happy. We recomend it!
    carlos
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 376 reviews
    Calm, peaceful but still very social atmosphere. Great hostel run by a lovely team. The facilities are consistently kept clean which I appreciated. The location was in a quiet area, but still walking distance to the Arugam bay main area. They also provided bicycles which was awesome.
    Mashoto
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £35.74
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 131 reviews
    loved the location, close enough to town (free bikes) but quiet beach front. Great hosts and staff, chilled and helpful, nice food, great pool and lounge areas
    Damon
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £20.98
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 41 reviews
    Great host, great location, great place! The property itself was perfect, right on main break for very good location. Mo the host was very friendly and was always making sure we was okay and new how to get about etc… if this is your first time in Arugam bay this will be a perfect starting spot! Thank you Mo. 😎
    S
    Sara M
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £50.50
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 254 reviews
    The best place in Arugam Bay. A beautiful and well-kept yard. A clean, spacious and comfortable room - linen towels everything. A fun balcony to sit at night with a book in a hammock. Quiet and comfortable location close to many local restaurants with delicious and cheap food. And most importantly, Mohammed the owner is simply a charming and kind man who always makes sure that he is comfortable and indulges in the delicacies prepared by his mother
    Asaf
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £11.65
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 212 reviews
    Great location, very close to the beach and in the city center. The host was great we felt very comfortable :) he helped us with everything!
    Alina
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 161 reviews
    Great location, the beach is a 15 metres walk down the alley way. Restaurants and cafes close by and even has a little handy mart attached to the accommodation. The room was clean cool and quiet. The hosts were friendly and very welcoming. All in all a nice place to stay.
    Adam
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 113 reviews
    Alan is a great host at Eastwind. The location is great, being close to the surf breaks but being set back from the main road so it was quiet. There is a great outside area where you can sit and watch the monkeys and relax.
    Louise
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £34.96
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 73 reviews
    Really nice place, spacious rooms, good mattress, nice clean bathroom and really nice owner and host. They are very friendly, helpful and hardworking. The breakfast was good, everyday a fresh fruit juice. Also the location is on the main road - but a 10 minute walk from the clubs/bars, which makes for quiet night without noise so you can sleep well. Also good restaurants/supermarkets and surfshops are close to the Surfers Park. The price/quality is really good here and you'll feel right at home.
    Léa
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 133 reviews
    I stayed on Dorm AC Hostel and booked start with three nights and finally extended for 10 days. Amazing service and very nice helps from owner Sam for everything in here Sri Lanka. And 2 boys and 4 Girls we all are 7 and stayed on the Dorm. And also this is our 9 th guesthouse that we stayed in Sri Lanka. THIS IS THE MOST WELCOMING AND BEST EXCELLENT SERVICE HOSTEL IN SRI LANKA AND SAM IS GREAT HOST
    vittorio valentino
    Solo traveller